- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seabrook, MD
Robert Goddard Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Robert Goddard Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001251
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Goddard Montessori earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seabrook · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Goddard Montessori has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Goddard Montessori ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seabrook, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Robert Goddard Montessori held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 240051001251 · Seabrook, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 15.5:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
Robert Goddard Montessori held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Robert Goddard Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 464
Robert Goddard Montessori
464 students
What this shows Robert Goddard Montessori reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Goddard Montessori compares
Robert Goddard Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Maryland - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Robert Goddard Montessori is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Goddard Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Goddard Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Seabrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Goddard Montessori
How many students attend Robert Goddard Montessori?
Robert Goddard Montessori has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seabrook, MD. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Goddard Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Goddard Montessori is 15.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Goddard Montessori?
36.6% of students at Robert Goddard Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Goddard Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Robert Goddard Montessori is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Seabrook, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Goddard Montessori?
Robert Goddard Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Goddard Montessori rank among public schools in Seabrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Goddard Montessori ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seabrook, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides Robert Goddard Montessori, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.